Danny Martinez

8.9

This review is not about the wine. This review is solely about tok which is possibly the best restaurant Kris has found independent of Danny. She doesn’t recall the origin; what she searched and when? Unsure. Though as the destination in Hoi An to celebrate 48 with Danny and his parents: exceptional. To be fair, this whole trip has been remarkable in only good ways. The White Lotus arrival at The Nam Hai. The upgrade to the three bedroom villa (compound). Nayuu and the origami welcome back … but we digress. tok and its chicharron and veggie chips. The ceviche and clams and prawns… plus cauliflower, flank steak, and last minute addition of mushroom ravioli. Everything was exceptional. More than 5 stars… 10 stars. All the stars! A requirement each trip back (we will return for 49!). — a month ago

S.S. Mandani

9.3

Crushed roses and volcanic gravel. Queue of white lotus! — 2 years ago

Howard Yang

9.7

A special bottling made with a very exclusive rice called Aiyama, this rice used to exclusively supplied to Kenbishi, the oldest sake brewery in Japan, after the Kobe earthquake, the monopoly was broken; this Daijingo uses rice milled to 34% of its original volume, pale yellow color with smells of honeydew melon, steamed sticky rice, white corn husk, Asian pear and lemongrass, full body with mellow mouthfeel and balanced acidity, tastes of melon, lotus seed, dried coconut shaving with white pepper finish. — 3 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

The 2021 Napa Cabernets I’ve had so far have been outstanding. It is still early, but I think it could be in the conversation for vintage of the century for Cabernets.

The 21 Onda as with all the Onda Cabernets are a blend of all three of their holdings (Lotus, Helms, Hershey. They also source Sauvignon Blanc from Crystal Springs) and this one is very well made. Excellent; structure, fruit and showing some of the Rutherford dust on the finish with 20% of the blend coming from Rutherford.

Give this one 10 years plus.

Photos of Dana Estates 9/14/24 Onda release party. Akaushi New York Yorkshire Pudding. — 7 months ago

Evelyn Frison

9.0

Extreme value.
BF that knows wine: There are wines that you’d only date and there are wines you’d want a relationship with and this is a relationship wine.
Not too fussy, very consistent, medium bodied but with some spice. Financial goals are aligned. Not a trophy wife wine - but someone you’d be proud to introduce to your friends .

Me: 👀 idk what that’s description is about bc I’m in this relationship and those characteristics don’t describe me. But my thoughts: I’d buy again and it pairs well with White Lotus. I’m going to bring it to my “2023 intention setting dinner” with a group of girlfriends. Will update if it pairs well with intentions. — 2 years ago

Loren Gesinsky

9.0

Lotus of Siam Edition — 4 years ago

Debra Copeland, WSET3, CSWS

9.2

Classic Pinot Noir with ripe cherry, red fruits and acidity. Perfect with Thai food. — a year ago

Tyler Felous

9.4

White Lotus wine. And delivers! Deeper yellow color than expected - beautiful out of the bottle. Floral on the nose with hints of hay. Great acid and weight. Certainly reisling esque. No wonder the Sicilians drink this all summer. — 2 years ago

Brent Young

9.2

Usunigori means “lightly cloudy”
This ginjō is unpasteurized, unfiltered, & undiluted

Day 1 Replaced cap with Vinloq stopper and served with preservation
👃 Zero candybar! White chocolate, peanuts, and almonds were present on the sweet, candied nose
👅 Sweet & creamy on the rice driven palate. Very pleasant
Love to pair cloudy sake and sushi. In this case, the sweet and umami flavors from the sake lees played well with cooked fish, raw fish, sushi rolls, and even tempura

Remaining 150mls refrigerated x 7 days under Vinloq gas

Day 8
Dinner included unagi, tamago, lotus root and bean curd skin in dashi broth, grilled cabbage, and turnip soup. Again, this Hanatomoe played well with everything. Did not lose a step over 7 days in the fridge

Not the last word in precision, but this is very delicious with a wide array of foods and was equally comfortable as a sipper after dinner — 3 years ago

Paul T HB

9.6

Nice 👍🏼
K&L notes as follows
am very surprised with this gin - the addition of quinine (not to mention the wormwood!) makes it a perfect gin for those, like me, that loves gin and tonic. You don't even have to add the tonic! Just some ice cubes and it will take you straight to paradise...


Orbium is Hendrick's reimagined. It's the same classic Hendrick's, but with the addition of quinine, wormwood, and blue lotus blossom. The results are a completely different gin that shows off many of the traditional gin cocktails in one beautiful pour. — 5 years ago